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06/17/2026 - Version 14 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 06/17/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 14.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Contributions

  • In certain scenario, Vanco import can create incorrect Accounting transaction
  • List of Contributors Who Have Not Pledged report selections not working properly

Fund Accounting

  • Entering budgets from the Maintain Chart of Accounts screen can error in certain situations

Equipment Inventory

  • Selected Equipment report errors when clicking Rooms selection

General Printing Problems

  • When printing checks or mailing labels, common errors should be handled gracefully with explanations


06/17/2026 - Version 15 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 06/17/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 15.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Contributions

  • In certain scenario, Vanco import can create incorrect Accounting transaction
  • Export Data > Pledges date range selection is not working properly
  • List of Contributors Who Have Not Pledged report selections not working properly

Fund Accounting

  • New Feature: Reconcile Bank/Credit Card Accounts process now has a Balance Calculation report showing how the "Account Balance" field is calculated.
  • Entering budgets from the Maintain Chart of Accounts screen can error in certain situations

Equipment Inventory

  • Selected Equipment report errors when clicking Rooms selection

General Printing Problems

  • When printing checks or mailing labels, common errors should be handled gracefully with explanations

Quick Tasks

  • Configure Client Printers is a menu option only in PowerChurch Online and should not be showing in desktop PowerChurch Plus' Quick Tasks Setup screen


03/31/2026 - Version 14 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 03/31/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 14.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Contributions

  • Filter text can be cut off on Maintain List of Contribution Funds screen > Summary tab

Fund Accounting

  • Saving Check Register report to XLS can error in certain circumstances
  • Corrupted index file can prevent reconciliation data from being properly saved
  • View Posted Transactions - User with Access only permission should be able to Print Report

Accounts Payable

  • Add repeating item from Maintain Vendor Records doesn't add vendor name to Description field
  • Warn about inactive vendor prior to saving transaction
  • Quick Checks don't print the date on check stubs
  • User with Access only permission should be able to print reports from Maintain Vendor Records

Payroll

  • 941 Form and e-filing process update for Q1 2026

Events

  • Daily Plan View of the calendar is missing the horizontal scrollbar


03/31/2026 - Version 15 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 03/31/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 15.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Membership

  • Birthday & Anniversary Report splits married couples if anniversary dates don't exactly match (03/31 vs 03/31/2026)

Contributions

  • Export Data - Donors first doesn't respect date filter
  • Export Data - Missing operand error when filtering by Personal Status code
  • Export Data - Contribution amounts are being rounded in some situations
  • Filter text can be cut off on Maintain List of Contribution Funds screen > Summary tab

Fund Accounting

  • Saving Check Register report to XLS can error in certain circumstances
  • Corrupted index file can prevent reconciliation data from being properly saved
  • View Posted Transactions - User with Access only permission should be able to Print Report

Accounts Payable

  • Add repeating item from Maintain Vendor Records doesn't add vendor name to Description field
  • Warn about inactive vendor prior to saving transaction
  • Quick Checks don't print the date on check stubs
  • User with Access only permission should be able to print reports from Maintain Vendor Records

Payroll

  • 941 Form and e-filing process update for Q1 2026

Events

  • Daily Plan View of the calendar is missing the horizontal scrollbar

General

  • Keyboard macros aren't being upgraded into Version 15
  • PowerChurch Online has multiple "Operation cancelled" messages when importing files
  • User Setup Options > Email tab now has Advanced (...) sending options button


01/22/2026 - Version 14 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 01/22/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 14.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Accounts Payable

  • E-filed 1099s aren't including vendor email addresses

Payroll

  • W2s should not be combined for employees with no SSN
  • Edit Box 14 on W2 can error with corrupted XML data


01/21/2026 - Version 15 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 01/21/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 15.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Accounts Payable

  • E-filed 1099s aren't including vendor email addresses

Payroll

  • W2s should not be combined for employees with no SSN
  • Edit Box 14 on W2 can error with corrupted XML data


01/07/2026 - Version 15 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 01/07/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 15.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Payroll

  • Maryland tax tables were redesigned October 2025. New Post-10/2025 tables are available
  • Qualified Overtime Hours report errors if check has only overtime (no regular) hours


01/07/2026 - Version 14 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 01/07/2026 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 14.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Payroll

  • Maryland tax tables were redesigned October 2025. New Post-10/2025 tables are available
  • Qualified Overtime Hours report errors if check has only overtime (no regular) hours


12/31/2025 - Version 12 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/31/2025 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 12/12.2.

This is the final Maintenance Release for Version 12/12.2. Due to the release of Version 15 of PowerChurch Plus in November, Version 12/12.2 has now reached End of Maintenance status. No further bug fixes or features will be developed for PowerChurch Plus Version 12/12.2.

To see a list of features that have been added or changed in the software since Version 12 was released in 2017, visit https://www.powerchurch.com/changes.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

Membership

  • Selected Names Addresses and Phones report leaves a data file open in certain situations

Fund Accounting

  • Delete Old Data screen has text that is cut off at certain display DPIs

Accounts Payable

  • 1099-MISC and NEC forms and filing processes updated for 2025 tax year
  • Date entered on Quick Check screen is reset on the Print Check dialog

Accounts Receivable

  • Maintain Customers screen doesn't refresh after deleting a customer

Payroll

  • W2 forms and filing processes updated for 2025 tax year
  • W2 Box 12 code II - Medicare waiver payments... added
  • New Report: Qualified Overtime Hours - Run this to get the amounts to report for employees in Box 14 note (more info)


12/31/2025 - Version 14 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/31/2025 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 14.

The update will automatically download and install, but you can trigger the download by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release. You can also manually download and install the Maintenance Release by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr.

This Maintenance Release includes the following:

Fund Accounting

  • Delete Old Data screen has text that is cut off at certain display DPIs

Accounts Payable

  • 1099-MISC and NEC forms and filing processes updated for 2025 tax year
  • Count of 1096 forms to print can be incorrect
  • Date entered on Quick Check screen is reset on the Print Check dialog

Payroll

  • W2 forms and filing processes updated for 2025 tax year
  • W2 Box 12 code II - Medicare waiver payments... added
  • New Report: Qualified Overtime Hours - Run this to get the amounts to report for employees in Box 14 note (more info)
  • Preview report on Process Payroll does not scroll


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